1993 Pontiac Bonneville Consumer Reviews

Top Quality Transportation!

Written by: JohnC on 09/09/2007

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Now had this car for two weeks total, but have been in the Bonneville Club since 2005 and have seen all the ins an outs of these cars. This car is definitely an excellent reliable vehicle that is most certainly fun to drive and definitely turns a few heads. Excellent value.

Favorite Features

Good power, good low design to the trunk opening, good handling, and a very good basic sound system. Really blows away the base systems of competitors.

Suggested Improvements

Power is adequate, but could use more, power seats on both sides for the SE, and structure could have better held up to corrosion if made from aluminum or galvanized steel. Very unfortunate mistake.

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Super Sport Edition

Written by: William on 12/12/2005

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SSE Sedan

Review

Have owned the car and only thing had to be replaced is the regular things that would need to be replaced, the alternators, transmission and oil changes. Other than that nothing else, this has been the best car i've owned and was purchased in 94 with 59K miles and i'm the 2nd owner, if i have to put another motor in this vehicle i would, the value is still up on this car and is a wonderful racer, people confuse me with a SSEi because of its design and speed, have outran a Cadillac, mitusbishi galant, nissan 300ZX, honda accord. i have left a 2005 honda accord at a stop light, no specialties just a awesome car with an awesome owner who knows how to take car of it. replaced break booster.

Favorite Features

3800 (3.8), the cassette tape that came with the car, the headlamp washers, digital climate control, keyless entry, and the driver control system

Suggested Improvements

alternator, alternator, alternator, and alternator. and maybe some up to date speakers.

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Impressed!

Written by: Alex on 05/03/2005

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I got this car when it has 125,000 miles. At 225,000, Its still chugging. I use it all the time to make 325 mile road trips home from the University.It Runs great at I can make aboout 350 miles on a single tank! My roomates nicknamed it "Old Faithful" For the money, This car is a true work horse. The ride is pretty quiet and smooth, Its sturdy enough not to be shifted by the draft of large trucks. Its supprisingly fuel efficient for the 3.8 litter engine. The interior is huge. Ive never had any major mechanical problems. Be a little weary of leaking hoses near sensors though. Its no "hot ride", its not "sexy", but it feels great to have a car dependable enough to get you where you are going.

Favorite Features

I love the roomy interior, The HUGE trunk, and all the little dohickies inside. I changed out the radio for a CD radio though because it came with a tape deck.The air is COLD (which is very neccesary in Miami). The Suspention and eterior noice control is top knotch.An overall pleasure to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Change the rims, They are hard to clean. Change the radio if it dosent have CD. Change the speakers if you are into a good system. As long as you stay current with all the maintnance you will be fine.

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The Bonnie just won't die!

Written by: Kyle S. on 02/09/2005

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I bought my car with 142k on it, it's been a little over a year and I'm about to break the 150k mile barrier. I can only say good things about my beloved Bonnie; she's never failed me. This car is great; I give it my full recommendation. If you're looking for a good car that will last with you through thick and thin, then this is the car for you.

Favorite Features

Good pickup, comfortable as all-get-out, stoutly built, easy to work on by a home mechanic, etc. etc.

Suggested Improvements

Rear door seals can leak, especially in the bend on the back part of the rear doors - check them from time to time to make sure they don't pull away from door and cause water to come in, interior quality in spots leaves something to be desired...

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One of the best ever

Written by: SCBonnyOwner on 07/07/2004

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

My 93 Pontiac Bonneville has been the best car I've ever owned. When newer, 36 MPGs were possible when highway driving. Now with 203K, 22-24 is average. I've replaced evey major engine appendage (alternator, power steering, tensioner, etc.), but the engine itself is still going strong. A/C has been the most problematic. I've spent 1k over the years in A/C repairs, but a new factory compressor at 175K miles seemed to solve the problem. For an American car, the Bonneville is one of the best.

Favorite Features

Engine. The 3800 Series 1 is a great engine! Watch plastic plenum in the Series 2 engines.

Suggested Improvements

Power mirrors and longer-lasting A/C parts

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Best car I ever had.

Written by: thenry on 02/20/2004

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

The best car i have owned yet. 1 alternator change but the 4wheel anti lock brake has gone out twice. I use castrol oil in it ever 3,000 miles. 133k miles and she still has all the pep as when i first got it. The car is mechanically awesome.

Favorite Features

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Good Car!

Written by: MARKB on 02/12/2004

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I have had real good luck with my Bonneville. I bought it used in 94' with 40k miles on it. I was a little skeptical about it but it was loaded with all the features I wanted. So here I am 10 years and 150K miles later. All I have done is routine care and maint for the most part. I did have some brake work (master cylinder and reservoir) as well as alternator replacement.

Favorite Features

The 3800 is a real good engine, and the performance is good enough for regular drivers like myself. It has a real nice ride and has held up well over the years.

Suggested Improvements

Interior stuff. Like the radio controls on the wheel, they stopped working so I just put an after market cd player in it. Also the A/C knobs have cracked (about $12 each) The sun- visors and clips are lacking, and the right-rear power window stopped working.

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Great for high mileage drivers

Written by: HighMileageUser on 01/13/2004

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I drive close to 40,000 miles a year. Combined HWY/CITY driving. I get oil changes every 3,000 miles, and have to replace the brake pads once a year. That's absolutely all for maintenance! I love this car. Close to 200,000 miles and I wouldn't trade it in for anything. Very pleased owner. Have driven cross country, and easily averaged 450+ miles per tank!! Normal city/hwy for me is 325 per tank. Safe car too!

Favorite Features

Great fuel efficiency. Acceleration is the same as when it was brand new.

Suggested Improvements

There is a coolant hose fitting on top of the engine block which is plastic. It will eventually fail and need to be replaced with a metal fitting ($14 from dealer). The shop wanted $250 to do the work. Did it myself in 30 minutes.

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My car

Written by: soccer19tx on 12/06/2003

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

This is an excellent vehicle. I got it with 126,000 miles on it and in 2.5 years have only put up to 147,000 miles on it. I have had to make only minor repairs and it is extremely reliable.

Favorite Features

My cd system

Suggested Improvements

None

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10 year old SSE and still going strong

Written by: 74wiu75 on 07/31/2003

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SSE Sedan

Review

When I bought this SSE, the dealer 2 red Grand Prix 2-doors, 5 red Grand Am 2-doors and a the white SSE. Dom "The Snake" Purdome drove the car during his farewell visit to the Sears Nationals in Topeka, Ks. We took delivery on the car. The first 30,000 miles were put on the car between Topeka and KC driving to and from work. The car got broken in right. The Great White has gotten 34 miles per gallon on long trips. At 131,000 miles she has gone through 4 alternators, three sets of tires, 3 sets of brakes, and two sets of struts and shocks. The car still has the original computer and everything else.

Favorite Features

Climate Control, Heads-Up display, Handling characteristics, and Parking lot appeal. You can drive this car 16 hours straight and not get a sore bottom.

Suggested Improvements

Damn alternators. Not big enough and not enough cooling capacity. Plus, tweaking the computer might give it a little more speed.

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